Numbers 15:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And for a drink offering thou shalt offer the third part of an hin of wine, for a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

And for a drink offering, you shall pour out one-third of a hin of wine as a sweet aroma pleasing to the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse instructs the Israelites to offer a specific amount of wine (about one quart) as part of their worship, creating a pleasant aroma that honors God.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Numbers, God was instructing the Israelites on proper worship practices as they wandered in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, emphasizing the importance of offerings to maintain their covenant relationship. This verse specifically details the amount of wine required for a drink offering to accompany certain sacrifices, symbolizing devotion and creating a pleasing aroma to the Lord. These rituals were part of a broader system designed to teach obedience and holiness among the people.

Explore Similar Verses

Numbers 29:3

And their grain offering should be made of flour mixed with oil: three-tenths of an ephah for each bull, and two-tenths of an ephah for each ram,

Leviticus 23:13

Along with it, bring a grain offering of about four quarts of fine flour mixed with oil, burned as a fire offering to the LORD for a pleasing aroma. Also bring a drink offering of wine, about one quart.

Psalms 20:3

May He remember all your offerings and accept your burnt sacrifice. (Pause and think about this.)

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources